Westward Heights Care Center
150 Caring Way, LANDER, WY 82520 · CCN 535034
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★★ 5
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 60
- Avg residents/day
- 52.6
- Phone
- 3073325560
Inspection history vs Wyoming & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Wyoming avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-03-27 | 2 | 6.8 | 9.5 | -4.8 better |
| 2 | 2024-01-11 | 4 | 6.5 | 9.8 | -2.5 better |
| 3 | 2022-11-03 | 2 | 6.3 | 9.3 | -4.3 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.72 | 42.4% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.98 | 38.5% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.56 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (8)
- DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2025-03-27 · Health · corrected 2025-04-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-03-27 · Health · corrected 2025-04-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-01-14 · Health · corrected 2024-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-01-14 · Health · corrected 2024-11-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-01-11 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2022-11-03 · Health · corrected 2022-12-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-192022-11-03 · Health · corrected 2022-12-01
Potential for minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTWARD HEIGHTS CORP | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 1971-11-03 |
| VETTER, ELDORA | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | 2009-10-01 |
| VETTER, JACK | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | 2009-10-01 |
| VETTER HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2009-10-01 |
| KORELL, NATALIE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-04-01 |
| KIMBER, JEFF | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-07-01 |
| SMITH, AMY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-07-01 |
| BAKER, BETTY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2009-10-01 |
| CONE, LUCY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2015-04-01 |
| HUBBLE, LAUREN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2022-07-01 |
| MCKEE, DEAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2022-07-01 |
| NAGY, ROBERT | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2009-10-01 |
| STUHR, BRIAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2017-07-01 |
Other facilities in LANDER
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.